The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €12.4 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in July 2025, compared with + €18.5 bn in July 2024. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in July 2025 were €251.5 bn, an increase of 0.4% compared with July 2024 (€250.4 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €239.1 bn, a rise of 3.1% compared with July 2024 (€231.9 bn).In July 2025, the euro area balance increased compared to June 2025, with the surplus rising from €8.0 billion to €12.4 bn. This improvement was predominantly due to rising surpluses in chemicals and related ... (full story)